Awards 1st - 31st December 2000
GILT CROSS
David Walsh, Patrol Leader, 2nd Rhiwbina, Cardiff and The Vale of Glamorgan
Huw Tyler, Patrol Leader, 2nd Rhiwbina, Cardiff and The Vale of Glamorgan
Daniel McLoughlin, Assistant Patrol Leader, 2nd Rhiwbina, Cardiff and The Vale of Glamorgan
Ian Newbury, Patrol Leader, 2nd Rhiwbina, Cardiff and The Vale of Glamorgan
‘In recognition of their courageous actions and initiative in dealing with a serious accident when another Scout fell over 100 feet down a scree slope, which played a vital role in stabilising his critical condition until the arrival of the Mountain Rescue Team, Blackbeck Tarn, Cumbria, 10thJuly 2000.’
CHIEF SCOUT’S COMMENDATION FOR GALLANTRY
Paul Kent, Scout, 1st Selston (St. Helen’s), Nottinghamshire
Thomas Lee, Scout, 1st Selston (St. Helen’s), Nottinghamshire
‘In recognition of their brave actions in rescuing a boy who had fallen into a fast flowing river and rendering first air until the arrival of the emergency team. River Mawn, Walesby Forest Scout Centre, 29th May 2000.’
CHIEF SCOUT’S COMMENDATION FOR MERITORIOUS CONDUCT
Ryan Michael Heath, D.C.S.L., The Malverns, Hereford and Worcester
‘In recognition of his prompt action in going to the assistance of a leader who was choking on some food, successfully dislodging it and thus preventing more serious injuries. Warren Oak Campsite, Staplow, 27th May 2000.’
John Charles Lawrence, Scout, 2nd Stanmore (R.A.F), Greater London Middlesex West
‘In recognition of his great courage and determination over many years whilst suffering from a rare disorder requiring frequent surgery, which has been an inspiration to those in Scouting.’
Michael Strangwood, Cub Scout, 7th/50th Bolton North (Astley Bridge Methodist), Greater Manchester North
‘In recognition of his tremendous courage and cheerfulness in coping with many adversities which is an inspiration to others in Scouting.’
Peter Bowler, Skills Instructor, 4th Carlton (St Paul’s Own), Nottinghamshire
‘In recognition of his tremendous courage and determination in coping with many adversities which is an inspiration to others in Scouting.’
Diana Chapman, Member, District Scout Fellowship, Epsom and Ewell, Surrey
‘In recognition of her prompt action in going to the assistance of a man who was seriously injured and trapped in his car following a road traffic accident, and providing first aid until the arrival of the emergency services. Burgh Heath, Surrey, 28th December 1999.’
Fraser Henry Roy Strafford, Beaver Scout, 1st Ditchling, West Sussex
‘In recognition of his prompt action and initiative in rescuing his younger brother who had fallen into the swimming pool unseen by others, and thus preventing a more serious incident. Falmer Health Club, Brighton, 7th May 2000.’
BAR TO THE MEDAL OF MERIT
Bedfordshire – Mrs J K Robinson, District Secretary, Icknield (Luton)
Dorset – Mrs A J Fitch, G.S.L., 4th Bournemouth, A.D.C (Special Projects), Bournemouth North
Hampshire – D R W Austin, Secretary, District Appointments Sub Committee, Petersfield
Hereford and Worcester – L M Furminger, D.C., Stourport, Tenbury and Witley; B S Jones, D.C., Ross on Wye; C K Reynolds, A.C.C (Cub Scouts); Mrs P M Rusher, D.C., Herefore; D Tomlinson, A.C.C (Kinver); R K Williams, D.C., Bewdley
Greater London
South – D H Hutcheson, G.S.L., 19th Clapham (St Mary’s R.C); Mrs G McSweeney, C.S.L., 16thClapham
Greater Manchester
East – A Chappelow, S.L., 2nd Romiley (Our Lady and St Christopher)
Merseyside – J Manny, District Vice President, Fairfield; Miss A Jardine, Treasurer, District Scout Fellowship, Fairfield
Suffolk – Mrs M Durrant, Member, District Scout Fellowship, Stowmarket; Mrs D M Spain, District Secretary, Stowmarket; K C Thompson, A.D.C., Stowmarket
Surrey – K Spiers, C.S.L., 5th Sunbury
East Sussex – P Thomas, Group Secretary, 9th Seaford (St Thomas More); R E Martin, A.D.C (Adult Training), Seahaven
North Yorkshire – C G Beyer, C.S.L., 1st York (Poppleton); Mrs C J Bristow, A.S.L., Dunnington
MEDAL OF MERIT
Bedfordshire – Mrs C V Perkins, G.S.L., 4th Dunstable; F T Plummer, S.L., Sundon Park, D.S.L., Icknield (Luton); J C Shepherd, G.S.L., Sundon Park
Buckinghamshire – Mrs M Bunker, G.S.L., 1st Burnham and Hitcham
Cheshire - M J O’Dell, County Water Activities Adviser
Cornwall – Mrs S J Hurley, D.C., West Caradon
Essex – Mrs J R Baker, District Special Needs Adviser, Tendring; R Chandler, G.S.L., 7th Clacton
Kent – K A Bird, C.S.L., 1st Headcorn
West Lancashire – Mrs S J Goldstraw, C.S.L., 41st Ormskirk (1st Halsall), A.D.C (Cub Scouts), Ormskirk and District
Greater London
North East – J C Berry, A.D.C., Hornchurch
Greater Manchester
North – A Wood, G.S.L., 6th Royton (St Paul’s); Mrs E Wood, B.S.L., 6th Royton (St Paul’s)
Somerset – R F Camp, District Secretary, Taunton Deane; Mrs V Kerrigan, Helper, Great Lyde; RJMarlow, D.C ., Frome; Mrs D A Wilson, S.L., 1st Huntspill and Highbridge
Surrey – Mrs P Griffin, D.C., Esher
West Sussex – D J Hatton, V.S.L, 1st St Leonards Forest
North Yorkshire – J R McGrath, D.C., Ripon and District
Wales
Ceredigion – Mrs M E McGee, D.C., Teifi
Scotland
Ayrshire – Mrs F Coulter, District Camp Site Warden, Carrick
Fife – D T Ward, V.S.L., 13th Fife (Rosyth Methodist Church)
Forth Valley – W A French, Area Secretary; M K M King, D.S.L., Carron and Endrick
Northern Ireland
Antrim – Mrs J Gaston, Group Secretary, 1st Killymurris (Presbyterian); A S McSparron, G.S.L., 1st Muckamore
Belfast – M Forsythe, A.S.L., 62nd Belfast; I H Diamond, Deputy D.C., East Belfast
CHIEF SCOUT’S COMMENDATION FOR GOOD SERVICE
Bedfordshire – Mrs S A Chandler, C.S.L., 4th Houghton Regis Parkside; R G Worsfold, A.G.S.L., 8thDunstable;
Cheshire - A M Scott, G.S.L., 19th Warrington East (Culcheth Methodist); Mrs J M Hennis, S.L., 27th Warrington East (Woolston); Mrs J A Kelly, C.S.L., 19th Warrington East (Culcheth Methodist); MrsDJMcIntyre, C.S.L., 9th Warrington East (Gorse Covert); S Lamb, A.D.C (Scouts), Warrington East; V W T Mullins, A.S.L., 2nd Knutsford (Crosstown)
Hertfordshire – Mrs B A Andrew, Group Treasurer, 1st Royston
West Lancashire – G T Baldwin, District Supporter, Ormskirk and District; P T Ashcroft, V.S.L., 37thOrmskirk (St. Annes); Mrs C Chadwick, B.S.L., 14th Ormskirk (Rufford St Marys); P T Hall, A.C.S.L., 14th Ormskirk (Rufford St Marys); Mrs A E Marshall, S.L., 9th Ormskirk (3rd Aughton)
Greater Manchester
North – Mrs S Schofield, A.B.S.L., 6th Royton (St Paul’s)
Somerset – S R Altria, Group Chairman, 1st Wellington; C Champion, Member, District Executive Committee, Camelot; Mrs P G Hardy, C.S.L., 2nd Sparkford; T J Hine, Member, District Scout Fellowship, Sedgemoor; D G Hodson, A.S.L., 2nd Templecombe; M P D Honor, G.S.L., 1st Somerton; DMJellett, Chairman, District Scout Fellowship, Sedgemoor; Mrs J E Jones, District Secretary, Camelot; Revd M P Lee, C.S.L., Weare and District Scout Group; Mrs S I Moorehead, A.D.C (Beaver Scouts), Mid Somerset; M D Pullen, G.S.L., 1st Castle Cary; Mrs P A Sedgbeer, A.D.C (Scouts), Taunton Deane; Mrs M Summers, County Administrator; L A Wilson, A.D.C (Scouts), Sedgemoor; DWWildy, Member, District Scout Fellowship, Taunton Deane
Wales
Ceredigion – Mrs L Evans, Area Registrar; Mrs C A Tapping, C.S.L., 2nd Newquay and Llanarth, A.A.C (Cub Scouts)
Scotland
Forth Valley – Mrs A Duffy, District Badge Secretary, Carron and Endrick; J Gillespie, Group Treasurer, 17th Forth Valley (Denny); Mrs V S Govan, A.B.S.L., 36th Strathblane; N Henderson, G.S.L., 9th Forth Valley (Dunipace Old); Mrs J T Lawson, A.D.C (Beaver Scouts), Stirling and Trossachs
Northern Ireland
Antrim – Mrs J Hill, A.C.S.L., 4th Carrickfergus (St. Nicholas); Mrs W H Pedlow, B.S.L., 4thCarrickfergus (St. Nicholas); C Kelly, V.S.L., 1st Muckamore, A.D.C (Venture Scouts), Antrim and District; L A Carswell, S.L., 3rd Ballymena (West Church)
Belfast – D K McFarland, A.S.L., 33rd Belfast
Down – W Millar, C.S.L., 6th Newtownards